Makar Sankranti in Different Parts of India in 2012

Makar Sankranti or Makara Sankranti is marked on two different days in several calendars in India in 2012. In some calendars it is marked on January 14, 2012 and in several other calendars it is marked on January 15. Here is a state wise list of Makar Sankranti in India in 2012.

In Assam, it is marked on January 15 and the day is observed as Magh Bihu.

Kerala it is marked on January 15.

Tamil Nadu, Makara Sankranti is observed as Pongal, and is observed on January 15.

Makar Sankranti is based on the movement of the sun and is unlike other Hindu holidays which are based on waning and waxing of moon.

A decade ago Makar Sankranti used to be observed on January 12 or January 13. But depending on the sun’s shift from south to north Makar Sankranti date will progress in future. This year it is on January 14 and January 15. In future, it will be on January 16 or 17.